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Why I’ve Stopped Grieving My Autistic Child
Get Pregnant FastHave you ever had a moment that completely reshapes your perspective on life? A few months back, I attended a wake for a child, and the impact it had on me was profound. I find myself thinking of…
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20 Indications You Might Be Incredibly Impatient
Get Pregnant FastDo you find yourself moving at lightning speed compared to the rest of the world? Can you juggle multiple tasks simultaneously? Do people seem a bit on edge when they’re around you? If any of this resonates, you…
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The Top 8 Prenatal Vitamins of 2025 — How to Select the Right One for You
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re preparing for pregnancy, choosing the right prenatal vitamin can feel overwhelming. To help simplify your decision, we’ve rounded up the eight best prenatal vitamins of 2025, as recommended by healthcare professionals and moms alike. Best Overall…
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3 Reasons Why You’re Totally Ready for a Third Baby
Get Pregnant FastAre you feeling a bit anxious about welcoming a newborn while juggling two other kids? Trust me, I’ve been there too. After months of contemplation, I can confidently share three compelling reasons why you shouldn’t worry too much…
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Still Navigating the Chaos of Parenting
Get Pregnant FastAs I step outside, a gentle breeze brushes past me, and I can’t help but notice the scene unfolding across the street. A woman, let’s call her Sarah, glides through her newly painted back door onto a freshly…
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7 Careers I Dreamed of as a Kid, Inspired by ’80s TV Shows
Get Pregnant FastAs a proud child of the ’80s, my aspirations were undeniably shaped by the iconic television shows of that era. I often envisioned myself cruising on the Love Boat, heading toward Fantasy Island, or residing in the lavish…
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Please Don’t Pity Me Because of My Condition
Get Pregnant FastNavigating life with a chronic illness can be incredibly challenging. I live with a condition that has no cure, and managing it requires constant vigilance. From checking my blood sugar multiple times a day to calculating my insulin…
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Tips for Helping Your Baby Sleep Anywhere
Get Pregnant FastWhether you’re at home, in a hotel, or visiting family, getting your little one to drift off can be a challenge. But with some preparation and the right tricks, you can help your baby sleep soundly no matter…
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Mommy Olympics: The Ultimate Parenting Challenge
Freestyle Grocery ShoppingGet Pregnant FastPicture this: you’re pushing a shopping cart loaded with a 50-pound toddler, a loaf of bread, milk, eggs, and a box of Lucky Charms through the supermarket. Your mission? Navigate the aisles without toppling over precarious…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…